Idea 1
People in the modern day are increasingly interested in travelling abroad but many still lack the means due to financial, physical and logistical reasons. This leaves people feeling disconnected from the world and cultures, as well as generating a feeling of missed opportunity, with no way to satisfy their curiosity and experience things others take for granted.
An immersive digital experience that allows users to experience tours of sites and locations they desire to visit. This could be a physical experience in an immersive built environment with digital interactions, or purely in virtual reality.
Those with interest in the wider world who face limitations such as low income, disabilities or the need be constantly available to care for a family member etc.
Promoting virtual travel instead of physical can lower carbon emissions.
Possibility to make use of emerging and future technology.
Promotes inclusivity and accessibility, allowing more people to experience something previously largely only available to those in economically developed countries and the able bodied.
The problem is less pressing, lower need for a solution to be made at the present time.
The broad target market may make the problem difficult to solve.
May feel artificial, leading to a low uptake of the product.